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General Surgery
Northern Health has five general surgery units that are able to look after many types of general surgery problems at Northern Hospital, Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital and Craigieburn. These units also look after sub-speciality general surgery patients with complex problems like gall bladder problems, liver problems, large bowel problems, stomach problems, thyroid gland problems, breast problems.
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Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management
The Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain provides anaesthetic care for patients undergoing surgery and a variety of procedures across Northern Health. We support patients before, during and after their procedure to ensure safe, high-quality care and an optimal recovery. Our department provides anaesthetic services for elective and emergency surgery across multiple Northern Health
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Geriatric Evaluation Management Program (GEM @ Residential)
The Geriatric Evaluation Management at Residential Care program (GEM @ Resi) provides care to people who are well enough to be cared for at an aged care facility but still require support from GEM doctors, nurses and allied health. Admission to GEM@Resi can be through an inpatient hospital service, an emergency department or from the
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Community Access
Community Access is a single point of contact within Northern Health that receives and processes referrals for many of the Community Based Services. Community Access is the centralised point of access for Community Therapy Services and a number of other subacute programs at Northern Health. The service plays a vital role in ensuring patients access
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Community Therapy Service (CTS)
The role of the Community Therapy Programs is to optimise a person’s functional ability and independence The Community Therapy Service – offers short term goal directed rehabilitation aimed at improving client’s function and independence following a change in function due to recent acute medical / health event. This is achieved by developing a care plan
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Pregnancy Care Clinics (Antenatal)
Our Maternity team is here to support you throughout your pregnancy, labour, birth, and the early days of parenthood. We offer comprehensive maternity care services across two campuses: Our multidisciplinary team—comprising obstetricians, neonatologists, midwives, nurses, physicians and allied health professionals—brings a wealth of knowledge, kindness and experience to your care. We are committed to ensuring
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Public Fertility Service
Northern Health is proud to affiliate with The Women’s Hospital, to provide the community within the Northern suburbs, world-class Public Fertility Care. Patients are able to access comprehensive fertility treatment including genetic counselling, fertility preservation, fertility assessment, and treatment. This subsidised service is available to individuals and couples of all backgrounds / genders (inclusive of
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Medical Obstetrics
We provide an inpatient service that is open to all pregnant women (or within 6 weeks post-partum) with a medical issue and ensure co-ordinated and consistent care alongside your midwife and obstetrician with the safe use of medications for mother and baby. We also provide an outpatient service that is open to any woman with
